We apologize for any confusion you may be experiencing due to the messaging. OML and CareWorksComp are trying to assist with an organized transition. We are unfortunately unable to control the communications being sent from CompManagement. They are understandably unhappy about the change and their messaging will certainly reflect their displeasure.

This is false. The Ohio Municipal League has had and continues to have the ability to have both Group Rating and Group Retrospective Rating Programs. OML has simply chosen to switch administrators (TPAs) due to the lack of service OML members were receiving from CompManagement meaning the existing group plans are moving from CompManagement to CareWorksComp effective 4/25/18.

The BWC has switched the representation of the OML Group to CareWorksComp. At this point, CareWorksComp is the administrator for all OML Group and Group Retro plans. While CompManagement may try to coerce you into staying with them, the entire group has been moved to CareWorksComp. However, please know that CompManagement has no group for you to participate in currently.

CareWorksComp currently has access to any and all information on your claims. Hearing Dockets are generally set 3 weeks in advance. CareWorksComp is diligently identifying upcoming hearings. However, if you are aware of a Hearing, please let us know right away.

Member Municipalities should first contact their solicitor or law director with any legal questions. If the solicitor or law director needs assistance or further clarification, our legal counsel on staff can assist them.

We offer the six-hour initial courses at the beginning of each year. We will hold the initial training in January and February following a municipal election. On subsequent years, we will only hold initial training in January. We offer the three-hour refresher courses three times per year in August (magistrates only), October and November. You can find the upcoming mayor's court training dates on our calendar of events. *Please be sure to register early for all training. If we do not have enough registrants at least a month prior to the training class, it is subject to cancellation.

Following the six hour initial training requirements, the Mayor or Magistrate shall receive each year, three hours of continuing education for offenses other than alcohol and drug related traffic offenses and another three hours of continuing education in cases related to alcohol and drug related traffic offenses, if they hear first offense OVI cases. It is the responsibility of each individual to know what courses they need to take each year.

If you miss a three-hour mayor's court refresher class, you can move your registration to the next available class. If there is not another scheduled class in the calendar year, you must retake the six-hour initial class in order to be certified to preside over court. You have the option of hiring a certified magistrate to preside over court until your certification is current.

You can access our top ten requested sample ordinances by clicking on the following link. Contact our office to see if other samples, not found on this list, are available. Top ten requested sample ordinances